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ENG 12 Myth 04: page 1
GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
“The Creation of the Titans and the Gods” p. 82
1. How is Gaea like a human mother? Explain, and give specific examples from the story.
2. Why do you think Zeus is presented as being “better” than Uranus and Cronus?
3. What seems to be the ancient Greeks’ attitude towards women/female gods? Give
examples to support your claims.
“The Ages of Man” p. 90
1. What do you think led Hesiod to believe that the first of the five ages/races was the
best? Explain.
2. Compare the Age of Iron to our own age. How does Hesiod’s description apply to our
own time?
3. Given the similarities between Hesiod’s age and ours, what conclusions can you make
about human beings in general? Explain.
ENG 12 Myth 04: page 2
“The Labors and Death of Heracles” p. 100
1. What heroic qualities does Heracles possess? Give examples to support your claims.
2. Heracles, like most ancient heroes, must enter the Underworld. In your opinion, whatis
the reason for such a task?
3. Compare and contrast the two heroes Heracles and Gilgamesh. (How are they alike
and how are they different, particularly in attitude, personality, and other main traits?)
Remember, the first paragraph in Gilgamesh calls him selfish, arrogant, and hungry for
everlasting fame.
ENG 12 Myth 04: page 3
Roman and Greek God Comparisons
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Roman
Greek
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Apollo
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Apollo
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Bacchus
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Dionysus
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Ceres
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Demeter
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Cupid
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Eros
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Diana
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Artemis
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Fortuna
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Janus
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Juno
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Hera
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Jupiter
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Zeus
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Maia
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Mars
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Ares
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Mercury
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Hermes
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Minerva
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Athena
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Neptune
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Poseidon
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Pluto
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Hades
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Proserpina
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Persephone
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Saturn
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Cronus
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Uranus
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Ouranos
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Venus
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Aphrodite
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Vesta
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Hestia
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Vulcan
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Hephaestus